Relapse prevention (RP) is a cognitive-behavioral approach to relapse with the goal of identifying and preventing high-risk situations such as substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive behavior, sexual offending, obesity, and depression.[1] It is an important component in the treatment process for alcoholism, or alcohol dependence.[2][3](Wikipedia)

-We all have control over our thoughts, thus our awareness.

-If you're aware that you have slipped into old behaviours - Change Them.

-If you have a physical craving- Remind yourself that it will pass.

-If you are in a dangerous situation- Move or get away.

AMBIVALENCE

-Sitting on the fence.

-Every day we are ambivalent on many decisions we make.

-This includes our Addiction and on going recovery.

-It's very important to: "play the tape till the end".

-Write up both Pros & Cons of both lapsing or not, NOW & in the future.

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